Description
THE ROLE
Downer’s Industrial Power Generation team is seeking a capable Project Engineer to support the delivery of Greenfield and Brownfield project packages across the remote gas fields of Western Queensland. Working on an 18/10 roster, you’ll fly in on Monday (Day 1 of the swing) and fly out on Friday (first day of RNR), giving you two full weekends at home every month.
Our centralised Downer yard is located in Roma, where crews mobilise in four directions to their allocated gas fields. You’ll support crews who run their own scopes end-to-end, working across a diverse landscape of cattle country and remote project environments.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate Greenfield and Brownfield project scopes across multiple sites.
- Manage procurement of construction materials, equipment, and subcontractor inputs.
- Respond to engineering queries from site crews and the client, providing timely technical support.
- Support SMP and E&I; installation, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
- Track progress, risks, and delivery performance in line with safety, cost, and quality expectations.
ABOUT YOU
You’re a practical, solutions-driven engineer who enjoys supporting field teams and thrives in a dynamic FIFO environment. You have robust organisational skills, commercial awareness, and clear communication, enabling you to work effectively with supervisors, crews, and client representatives. You bring a safety-first mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality work in remote operations.
- Background in mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering.
- Strong project coordination and planning capability.
- Solid understanding of construction, commissioning, or energy infrastructure.
- Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills.
- Commitment to Zero Harm and continuous improvement.
OUR OFFER
- A generous salary package and with a generous site uplift on a 18/10 roster with two weekends a home ach cycle.
- Become part of one of the leading service lines in the Energy & Utilities sector, celebrated for its strong community and passionate, high-achieving teams.
- A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
- Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
- Energy & Utilities has a dedicated internal mobility team that focuses on internal progression, succession identification, and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leaders in this regard.
- We are a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house capabilities far exceeding traditional contractors.
ABOUT US (E&U;)
Downer Group’s Energy & Utilities (E&U;) business unit is an integrated, trans-Tasman team that provides services and solutions connecting communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today’s critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
We are an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Apply today and energise your career with Downer. We look forward to hearing from you! For more information, please get in touch with Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at ryan.delon@downergroup.com.
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications through the advertisement, but applications submitted via email will not be accepted.